Tracey Kai will begin her new role on July 10.
Tracey Kai.
The Board of Electricity Networks Aotearoa (ENA) has announced that Tracey Kai has been appointed chief executive.
Tracey is currently GM, operations at Te Waihanga, the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, prior to which she was GM, communications at New Zealand Rugby.
She has a bachelor of commerce and administration and master of business administration, and sits on the boards of Construction Health and Safety NZ, Wellington Rugby Football Union, and Hurricanes Super Rugby. Kai has experience in banking, local government, and the energy sector, including nearly five years at Meridian Energy.
ENA chair Nigel Barbour said that the role drew great interest but Kai was the outstanding candidate.
“Her impressive skill set will make her a fantastic fit with ENA, which represents all 27 lines companies delivering electricity to every region across New Zealand,” he said.
“Tracey’s leadership and experience in the infrastructure and energy sectors will be an advantage in supporting our members as they enter a significant period of change due to the electrification of New Zealand’s energy system.”
Kai said: “I’m thrilled to have been selected for such an important role and look forward to working with ENA members, the board, my team members, and many stakeholders as the association focuses on its three core areas – climate, customer, and collaboration.”
Kai will begin her new role on 10 July.
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